PGC Weekly Newsletter
14 January 2021
How the Ruth Winston Centre has kept in touch with its members
The Ruth Winston Centre's familiar building in Green Lanes has been closed to members since March, but RWC continues to provide for its members. Like, it seems, almost all organisations, it has moved online and is using Zoom to run its classes - exercise, arts and crafts, dance, music, games and much more. Centre manager Elizabeth Thoree has provided an update on how this Palmers Green institution and its members have been copying with the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
Making the best use of Enfield's 'blue and green assets'
How do Enfield Council's ideas for protecting and enhancing the borough's 'green and blue assets' measure up against the challenges of providing a healthy and pleasant environment, good jobs and, above all, halting climate change and mitigating its effects? In its consultation response, Enfield Climate Action Forum praises the draft strategy's ambition, its 'laudable goals and intentions' and 'real strengths', but concludes that it neglects some important opportunities and that overall it lacks a 'long-term all-embracing strategy to fulfil the admirable ambitions'. Read more
Managing the surge in coronavirus cases in north London
According to the Zoe app (covid.joinzoe.com) cases fell somewhat in Enfield this week, following a frighteningly steep rise over the previous fortnight. However, the fall stopped today and there was a slight increase.
The North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are asking local people to help support them by: continuing to observe simple clear public health advice to stay at home; only calling 999 and using A&E for emergencies and life threatening situations only and to contact your GP or NHS111 for urgent care advice; waiting to be contacted by the NHS when it's your turn to receive the Coronavirus vaccination (you do not need to contact your GP practice or other NHS services to make this happen) Read more
Current arrangements at the North Middlesex Hospital
The North MIddlesex Hospital website has a page with information about arrangements during the current stage of the coronavirus emergency. Read more
Palmers Greenery cafe closed until further notice
Contrary to information in this week's PGC newsletter, the Palmers Greenery community cafe is currently closed until further notice. Read more
Year-on-year increase in cycle lanes usage
Enfield Council has released the latest figures for the number of bikes passing Palmers Green Triangle in either direction. Compared with December 2019 usage average weekday usage was up by a half and average weekend usage doubled. Read more
Collage Writing Room online courses for New Year and Spring
Enrol on one of Collage Writing Room's online writing workshops this February and join our supportive writing community: Explore Creative Writing for the first time; find your inner poet; write your Life and start a Memoir; finish that work-in-progress, or write a short story! Courses are for six weeks starting in February, online via ZOOM. Courses are £125. We help to develop and support the writer, as much as the writing, with extra check-in sessions like our free process/progress group, Feedback Fridays, sharing salons and reading groups. Read more
Also this week...
Enfield wins £1.5m for active travel and quieter neighbourhood schemes - Forum comments
Items needed by the Cooking Champions food bank
Incinerators are far from environmentally friendly
Rapid coronavirus testing now available at Southgate Library
Reported elsewhere...
Tube car park flats plan rejected
Council leader: Why I refused to support discharging COVID positive patients into our care homes
Man, 45, admits attempting to murder woman and three children in savage knife attack
First picture of man who 'devastatingly injured' mother and 3 daughters in 'frenzied' knife attack
International recognition for baby-friendly maternity unit at North Mid
Second Covid-19 jabs given against government advice
Row over support officer appointment
'Sonic boom' heard across London and Hertfordshire
Councils asked to redoubled efforts on rough sleeping
Urgent plea for local vaccination data to be shared with councils
Cladding scandal: London Assembly report reveals extent
Covid-19 infection rates in Enfield and Haringey remain high
London Mayor Election: Sian Berry calls for postponement
Pay rise for Enfield boss 'linked to management shake-up'
COVID-19 Vaccination scams what you need to know
Council tax to rise by 2.63 a month from April says Khan
Enfield housing delivery hit by Covid and funding change
Current consultations
Public Spaces Protection Orders (Enfield Council 18/1/2021)
Enfield Council budget consultation Pt 1: Proposals to save £18.117m in 2021/22 (Enfield Council 20/1/2021)
Controlled parking zone consultation: Cedars Rd and part of Highfield Rd, N21 (Enfield Council 22/1/2021)
Residents’ tariffs in Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) (Enfield Council 12/2/2021)
Open consultation: Night flight restrictions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports between 2022 and 2024 plus future night flight policy (Department for Transport 3/3/2021)
Bowes Primary & Surrounding Streets Quieter Neighbourhood (Enfield Council 28/3/2021)
Fox Lane & Surrounding Streets Quieter Neighbourhood - statutory consultation (Enfield Council 13/4/2021)
Coronavirus advice and resources
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Suspected coronavirus: Important information to keep you safe while isolating at home
COVID-19 Vaccination scams – what you need to know
Mayor of London Coronavirus Guidance Hub
Life beyond lockdown – supporting your child through what comes next
Helping you manage your Covid-19 recovery at home
Coping Well During Covid - NHS-led webinars
Guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family
Healthwatch Enfield coronavirus information
Enfield Council coronavirus advice and services
NCL Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Service
What to do if your child is ill during the coronavirus outbreak
Getting practical help in Enfield
Solace Women's Aid: Coronavirus and abuse
Enfield Housing Services during the coronavirus outbreak
Restaurants & takeaways providing collection/delivery services
Live Well during Lockdown! Business supporting Enfield residents during Covid-19 (FLDRA website)
Telephone befriending service for over 60s
Temporary changes to adult blood taking services at Chase Farm & Barnet Hospital
Tell the NHS about your current experience of Coronavirus
Beware of fraud and scams during the Coronavirus pandemic
New government guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of Coronavirus
Nursing a Covid-19 patient at home
Daily dance for kids with StreetzAhead
10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus
Good Thinking: Tools to help your mental health
Young Minds: Looking after your mental health while self-isolating
Talking to your child about coronavirus
5 Senses Mindfulness Technique with Amy | Noah's Ark Children's Hospice